Trends of preterm birth and low birth weight in Japan: a one hospital-based study

• Main Authors: Yorifuji Takashi (Author), Naruse Hiroo (Author), Kashima Saori (Author), Murakoshi Takeshi (Author), Kato Tsuguhiko (Author), Inoue Sachiko (Author), Doi Hiroyuki (Author), Kawachi Ichiro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The proportions of preterm birth (PTB, ie., delivered before 37 gestational weeks) and low birth weight (LBW, ie., birth weight less than 2500 g at delivery) have been rising in developed countries. We sought to examine the factors c...